The 20 Worst Habits That Are Destroying Your Heart

12. You ignore your depression.

You should not feel bad for feeling sad or depressed. Sadness, despair, and depression are completely natural emotions. If you ignore your depression, it can have a negative impact on your heart. It can lead to an increase in triglycerides and an increase in your systolic and diastolic blood pressure. It can also lead to anxiety and an overreaction to stress.